How Long to Cook Ribs (Baby Back & Spare)?

Pork ribs — smoked, grilled, or oven-baked until tender and caramelized.

Quick Answer

Smoked 3-2-1 Method (Spare Ribs)

195°F target

+ 10 min rest

Oven (275°F / 135°C)

190°F target

+ 10 min rest

Grill (Indirect Heat)

190°F target

+ 10 min rest

Enter your ribs (baby back & spare) weight and cooking method to get a precise cooking time.

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How long to smoke ribs?

Using the 3-2-1 method at 225°F: 3 hours unwrapped, 2 hours wrapped in foil, 1 hour unwrapped with sauce. Total: 6 hours.

How do you know when ribs are done?

The meat pulls back from the bone about 1/4 inch, and they bend and crack (but don't break) when lifted with tongs.